The Kingmaker: Legend of the Undefeated Commander
"Saras Gayen! Are you reading those dusty old books again?" Nina Gayen's shout preceded her entrance as she banged open the door to her son's room. As she expected, she found Saras sitting on his bean bag, holding a paperback copy of World History: The Ancient Civilizations. She snatched the book from his hands and tossed it into the pile of other books covering a range of topics from politics to economics related to Earth. "Look at Ellie's daughter, Stivi. She has already reached Level 3 in the Dreamverse VR within two hours of its launch. Why are you still lounging at home?" "I am not lounging! I am studying History…" Saras protested, looking at the book pile before turning his gaze towards his mother. She stood with her hands on her hips, glaring at him as if he had committed a grave sin by not entering the game as soon as it was launched. "You are turning 25 this year. If you don't play the Dreamverse VR now and join a good guild, how will you find a wife?" Thus started his journey as he once again navigated the VR scene through the mysterious game Dreamverse VR that was said to hold the keys to Human Evolution.
Tables Turned
Samar had deduced Administrator Monae and Elder Maho were merely fishing for more benefits when the latter relayed Merchant Gama's offer earlier. They expected Samar to match it or even up it but he had not played their game.
It was because he knew Commander Povnar's plans to introduce a proposal that would divide the Council into those supporting Merchant Gama and those completely against him with no middle ground.
Samar had also anticipated that the shackles of morality would not allow Elder Maho to side with Merchant Gama and events had played out just as he expected.
Elder Maho had chosen the security of the City over their deal with Merchant Gama. His choice had forced them to either side with Samar or abandon their proposal to build a Transport Hub.